VICTORIA — The B.C. government had no choice but to complete the Site C hydroelectric dam rather than absorb a $4 billion hit to its bottom line by cancelling the project, which would have jeopardized plans for more spending on schools, hospitals and bridges, Premier John Horgan said Monday.

Joe Smith with a 22 lbs. spring salmon caught near Five Finger Islands on May long weekend. DFO scientist Dr. Ian Perry said the Pacific Salmon is still challenged by a previously warm ocean.Craig Gentry